Joshua Vaughan CFP®
Based in Atlanta, Joshua helps individuals and families navigate retirement, business transitions, inheritance, taxes, estate planning, and other major financial decisions through personalized wealth planning
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Who Joshua Typically Helps
Pre-retirees and retirees, business owners preparing for a sale, executives with equity compensation, families navigating inheritance or sudden wealth, individuals experiencing divorce or the loss of a spouse, professionals facing major career transitions
Serving Clients in
Atlanta • Duluth • Buckhead • Hilton Head • Greenville • Nashville • Birmingham • Communities throughout the Southeast
Available nationwide through virtual meetings
Questions Joshua Helps Answer
- How can I prepare for retirement and create sustainable income?
- How should a business sale, executive compensation, or career change affect my plan?
- How should I integrate an inheritance or sudden wealth into my plan?
- What should I prioritize financially during divorce or after losing a spouse?
- How can I coordinate tax, charitable, and estate planning?
As a Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, Joshua Vaughan works closely with clients to understand their unique financial situations and goals. Through careful analysis of their current investments, Joshua delivers personalized solutions that include financial planning, estate planning, asset protection, wealth management reviews, and tax planning to help clients achieve their goals. With a focus on building long-term relationships, Joshua leverages his expertise to provide clients with tailored advice and guidance.
My why for working in wealth management is walking with people on their financial journey. There is great joy in helping a client accomplish their goals and advise them during the major inflection points in their lives. Managing finances can be very stressful and I want alleviate as many of the hurdles as possible so clients can feel confident with their decisions.
Joshua’s Frequently Asked Questions
New clients can expect a personalized, relationship driven experience focused on listening first. Joshua takes time to understand their goals, values, and concerns, then helps organize their financial picture into a clear, actionable plan. He simplifies complex decisions, explains recommendations in plain language, and provides proactive, transparent communication so clients feel informed, confident, and supported.
Professional Background
After college, Josh fulfilled a lifelong dream of playing in the NFL for six years, mostly with the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons. Post-NFL, he transitioned into wealth management working for a national broker-dealer for two and a half years. He briefly returned to the NFL as a scout in Detroit before spending the next six and a half years at a large financial planning firm in Atlanta. Josh has a Series 66 license and has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.
Personal Pursuits
Josh is married to his wife, Amber, and they have three children (two sons, Levi and Caleb, and a daughter, Kendall). He enjoys coaching youth sports in his community, staying connected to the NFL through alumni events, and engaging in public speaking and appearances. In his free time, he also enjoys attending sporting events and staying active through fitness training.
Community Impact
Josh is actively involved with the Professional Athlete Outreach, a ministry dedicated to serving current and former professional athletes. He also volunteers as a youth coach for Buford sports programs, including football, basketball, and baseball. He is passionate about supporting autism-related causes and enriching the lives of underserved youth.
Connect with us
Here’s how the first steps work:
- 1 Request an introductory conversation
- 2 We learn about your goals and priorities
- 3 We determine if Mission Wealth is the right fit to help you move forward
Our team.
Meet the experts in your corner.
Aaron Quintero
Client Service Representative
Abby Chajon
Operations Director
Adam Broughton
CFP®, CPWA®
Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor
Adam Silva
CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Adella Frender
Wealth Advisor Associate Intern
Aimee Gibbings
Operations Manager
Alejandro Segovia
Investments and Billing Specialist, Mergers
Alex Teklu
Technology Specialist
Alexandra Freres
Director of Finance
Alexia Soto
Senior Investment Operations Associate
Alexis Melgoza
Operations Specialist
Alison Miller
CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Allison Modrak
CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Amanda Avila
AWMA™, AAMS™
Wealth Advisor Associate
Analisa Martin
Wealth Advisor Associate
Andrew Conway
CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor